Kathleen Meany
elevated lK6Nl March 2, 1932 – October 2, 2023
elevated lK6Nl It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of Kathleen Meany.
elevated lK6Nl Kathleen died on October 2nd, 2023 in Toronto, at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Patrick Meany, who died on October 2nd, 2003.
elevated lK6Nl Kathleen (neé Quirke) was born in 1932. She grew up on a farm with seven siblings (Tommy, Michael, Walter, Sean, Ted, Mary and Eileen) in Glinsk, County Galway, Ireland. At age 17 she left Ireland to train as a nurse in Manchester, England. She returned to Ireland to work in Dublin in the 1950s at what is now St. Brendan’s Psychiatric Hospital.
elevated lK6Nl She immigrated to Canada in 1958 and married Patrick at St. Patrick’s church in Toronto. Kathleen and Patrick raised a busy and large family in Mississauga: Mary (Robert) Picard, John Meany, Anne (Lionel) Berry, Dan (Robin) Meany, James Meany and Paul Meany. Kathleen was blessed with ten grandchildren: Helen Kathleen Picard, Katie Picard, Andrew Berry, David (Emma) Meany, Cameron Meany, Elizabeth Meany, Liam Meany, Grace Meany, Michael Meany and Natalie Meany. She was a great-grandmother to Charlie and Penny (children of David and Emma Meany), and Lila Jane Atterberry (daughter of Katie Picard and Jack Atterberry).
elevated lK6Nl While raising her many children in Mississauga, Kathleen worked periodically at Toronto General Hospital on the night shift and eventually joined Upjohn Healthcare Services, where she was assigned to work at several hospitals and nursing homes. She would sometimes arrange for her children sing and play piano at the nursing homes at Christmas.
elevated lK6Nl Kathleen was hired in 1973 by the Sisters of St. Joseph at Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in west Toronto (now part of St. Joseph’s Health Centre). She worked there for 25 years and was eventually promoted to the role of hospital supervisor. Her happiest times in her nursing career were at Our Lady of Mercy, where she was loved and recognized for her exemplary, compassionate care.
elevated lK6Nl Kathleen showed her children what hard work looked like. In addition to raising a large family she supported Patrick with his scholarly book distribution and publishing business and Catholic school board trustee work.
elevated lK6Nl She accepted the challenge of many years of declining health with dignity and sharp wit. She leaves behind her Irish family, including her beloved sisters Eileen and Mary in Dublin and their families, and a large Canadian clan that she and Patrick established.
elevated lK6Nl Kathleen was a beautiful person who was dearly loved.
elevated lK6Nl Visitation
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Catholic Cremation Services
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
elevated lK6Nl Funeral Service
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Catholic Cremation Services
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
elevated lK6Nl To view the funeral service, please click HERE
elevated lK6Nl Burial
Assumption Catholic Cemetery
6933 Tomken Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1N4
My sympathies Mary
to all the meany family; my deepest sympathies and hugs
her legacy lives on in her children and grand children
sending all my love
Ar dheis Dei go raibh a hanam. May God rest her soul.
Kathleen and Pat and their many children have left a huge legacy in Port Credit and Ontario. I was privileged to be the family doctor for many years and her passing will be to join her dear Pat.
Sincere sympathy to all the Meany family on the loss of their dear mum.
Remembering our wonderful holidays together in Spain and her many trips to Dublin.
She was dearly loved by all who met her.
Sorry we cannot be with you at this sad time.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Love your sister Eileen,Matt and family
RIP Aunt Kathleen. There is such sorrow in her passing but also immense gratitude from her family here in Ireland (particularly her sisters Mary Maher and Eileen McHugh) to Kathleens 7 wonderful children that took such good care of her in these last years. Kathleen had much to be proud of in the fine adults she raised. She was a very much loved sister, mother, grandmother, wife, Aunt and friend to so many in Ireland and Toronto. She will always be remembered as a beautiful person with a quick wit and a heart of gold. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
My deepest & heartfelt condolences go out to the Meany family. I have fond memories of Mrs. Meany and am grateful to have known her. She was very kind, caring and compassionate. May she rest in eternal peace.
To Mary & Bob, James, Paul & family, Ann and family, as well as all of the other Meany siblings and their families whom we have not had the honour of meeting, and to their grandchildren, we extend our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. We never met Kathleen but from reading her story we can surmise that she was a kind hearted, warm, loving and kind soul. May she rest in peace until you meet again.
Much love.